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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Random Orbit Sander
Model RS240
DOUBLE INSULATED
SPECIFICATIONS:
Sanding disc diameter 5 in. (127 mm)
No load speed 12,500 opm
Diameter of orbit 3/32 in. (2.5 mm)
Rating 120 volts, 60 Hz, AC
2.4 Amperes
Net Weight 2.75 lbs.
THANK YOU FOR BUYING A RYOBI RANDOM ORBIT SANDER.
Your new Random Orbit Sander has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi's high standard for dependability, ease of
operation, and operator safety. Properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trou
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TABLE OF CONTENTS n Product Specifications ........................................................................................................ 1 n Table Of Contents...............................................................................................................2 n Rules For Safe Operation ................................................................................................2-4 n Features.................................................................................
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS 1. KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read 13. PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing operator's manual carefully. Learn its protection during extended periods of applications and limitations as well as the operation. specific potential hazards related to this tool. 14. DON'T ABUSE CORD. Never carry tool by 2. GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK by cord or yank it to disconnect from receptacle. preventing body contact with grounded Keep cord from heat, oil and sharp edge
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION 22. OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDS. 32. INSPECT FOR and remove all nails from When tool is used outdoors, use only lumber before sanding. extension cords suitable for use outdoors. 33. DRUGS, ALCOHOL, MEDICATION. Do not Outdoor approved cords are marked with operate tool while under the influence of drugs, the suffix W-A, for example - SJTW-A or alcohol, or any medication. SJOW-A. 34. WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTICAL 23. NEVER USE THIS OR ANY POWER RYOBI REPLACEMENT PARTS.
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FEATURES KNOW YOUR SANDER RANDOM ORBIT See Figure 1. The random orbit motion provides overlapping sanding Before attempting to use your sander, familiarize yourself movements by combining orbital and turning motion. These with all operating features and safety requirements. overlapping sanding movements provide fast cutting action with excellent sanding results. WARNING: ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Your sander has a precision built electric motor. It should be If any parts are missing do not operate y
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UNPACKING n Carefully remove the sander, and accessories from box. PACKING LIST Make sure all items listed in the Packing List are included. Sanding Disc (quantity 3) n Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully Conversion Pad (for velcro type sanding discs) inspected and satisfactorily operated sander. Dust Bag Assembly n Examine all parts and accessories to make sure that no Warranty Card breakage has occurred during shipping. Any damaged Operator's Manual part should be repl
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OPERATION REMOVING SANDING DISC BEFORE STORAGE DUSTLESS SANDING See Figures 3 and 4. Do not store your sander with the sanding disc installed. Heat generated from sanding causes the pressure sensitive The dust bag assembly provides a dust collection system for adhesive to flow and form a tight bond between the backing your sander. It can be installed by slipping it over the blower pad and sanding disc. exhaust with a twisting motion. Sanding dust is drawn up through the holes of the sanding disc
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OPERATION ATTACHING SANDER TO VACUUM When sanding for an extended period of time, you can easily attach the dust collection system of your sander to a vacuum. TO ATTACH: See Figure 5. n Unplug your sander. WARNING: Failure to unplug your sander could result in accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury. VACUUM HOSE n Remove dust bag from sander. Fig. 5 n Attach vacuum hose to blower exhaust as shown in Figure 5. NOTE: Vacuum hose fits inside blower exhaust. WARNING: n Connect s
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OPERATION Flush sanding can be performed with your sander. As PREPARING FOR OPERATION shown in Figure 7, the front edge of your sander allows flush sanding. Upon completion of sanding operation, turn CAUTION: sander off and wait until sanding disc comes to a complete stop before removing from workpiece. Be careful not to let your hand cover the air vents. SANDING See Figures 6 and 7. Clamp or otherwise secure the work to prevent it from moving under your sander. WARNING: Unsecured work could be
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MAINTENANCE DUST BAG WARNING: When servicing use only identical Ryobi replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. CLEANING DUST BAG ASSEMBLY See Figures 8 and 9. As previously mentioned, for more efficient operation, empty dust bag when no more than half full. This will permit the air to flow through the bag better. Fig. 8 TO EMPTY DUST BAG: DUST BAG FRAME n Unplug your sander. WARNING: Failure to unplug your sander could result in accidental starting c
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL Random Orbit Sander Model RS240 Double Insulated EXTENSION CORD CAUTION **Ampere rating (on tool data plate) 0-2.0 2.1-3.4 3.5-5.0 5.1-7.0 7.1-12.0 12.1-16.0 When using a power tool at a considerable distance from a power Cord Length Wire Size (A.W.G.) source, be sure to use an extension cord that has the capacity to handle the current the tool will draw. An undersized cord will 25' 16 16 16 16 14 14 cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in overheating and loss of 50' 16
